March 16, 2008 Medical Masters: Ken Getz on clinical research trials Play video

(NECN) - More than 2.5 million Americans take part in clinical research studies each year.

Why are they conducted? Why are human subjects needed? And what kinds of questions do you ask before signing up for one.

Ken Getz, Founder and Chairman of the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation and author of "The Gift of Participation" talks with us about clinical research trials.

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